ASIF MAHMUD

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Senior QA Analyst/ Agile Tester/Manual Tester /Automation Tester / QA Analyst/ QA Tester

OBJECTIVE

Insightful Quality Assurance Analyst and outstanding performer in manual and automation testing within various domain for last 7 years. Successfully executes testing methodologies to identify gaps and make recommendations for process improvements also leverages excellent analytical and programming skills to document and troubleshoot errors. Advanced knowledge of test case management and defect tracking tools.

AREA OF EXPERTISE

Manual & Automation

Black box testing

SDLC & STLC

Agile & Waterfall Ceremonies & Artifacts

Requirement Analysis

Estimation & Planning

Test Cases/Scenarios/Test Data

Test Techniques

Test Plan/Result/Report

Bug finder & Risk Analysis

Jira, Zephyr, Test Rail

VSTS/MTM/TFS

HP ALM

API testing

Mobile Testing

HP UFT(Unified Functional Testing)

VB Scripting & Framework

Web Based & Client server based.

SQL/ Database/ RDBMS/Oracle

STRENTH

Have extensive exposure in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) phases such as Requirements Analysis, Test Planning, Test Design & Execution, Test Estimation, Test management.

Experienced working in Waterfall Environment. Involved in various waterfall agile events and meetings such as QA Stand Up Meeting, Project Update Meeting, Automation Architect Meeting.

Extensive experience of working in Agile Methodology. Participated in various agile events or ceremonies such as Release planning, Backlog Grooming, Sprint planning, Daily Scrum/Standup, Defect triage, Sprint Review (Demo), Sprint Retrospective meeting in regular sprint cycle.

Heavily work on agile feature development team with Product owner (PO) and Scrum master (SM) and use various artifacts such as Release backlog, Sprint backlog, Burndown Chart, Velocity Chart.

Have good experienced in Implementation of Test plans and expertise in Designing, Creating and execution of Test Cases & Test Scripts. Using various Test Techniques.

Experienced in preparing the Test Execution Reports, Daily summary reports and Minutes of meeting (MOM).

Experienced in thoroughly testing the Product, both Manually and Automatically.

Experienced in HP Quality Center/ ALM- Design Test Steps, Requirement Mapping to Tests, Executing Tests Manually, Defect Logging, Defect Reporting.

Hands on experienced on Jira addons TestRail, Zephyr for release management and bug tracking. Used for test case design & execution of manual testing.

MS VSTS/TFS ( Team Foundation Server) for bug tracking and MTM (Microsoft Test Manager) used for test design & Execution.

Have diverse experienced in Software Testing and Quality Assurance, with expert level skills in strategic areas into Various Black box testing such as Functional Testing, Non-Functional, Smoke, End to End, Ad-hoc, Exploratory, Integration, System, Regression and UAT Testing having executed on both Client Server and Web based applications.

Write test cases with the goal of 100% coverage of the application and complete coverage of all requirements.

Experienced in Testing Database Applications of RDBMS in ORACLE and MS SQL Server, Toad for Backend Testing.

Ability to connect with the DB to execute SQL statements and ODBC( Open Database Connectivity) connection for validating data in the data table.

Experienced in automation testing and responsible for creating automated test scripts using QTP/UFT.

Use VB Scripting & created various functions in UFT scripts to automate Regression/Functional testing of the app using Descriptive programming followed by various automation frameworks.

Performed Web Services testing (SOAP and REST) with Postman tool by validating requests and responses for XML and JSON.

Develop test scripts for performance testing using (Apache JMeter & HP-LoadRunner) and created Vusers for performing web testing, also analyzed the results under load test.

Perform mobile testing in (Web, Native and Hybrid) application using Appium Emulators and simulators and real devices.

WORK HISTORY

Bloomingdale’s

Senior QA Analyst

New York, NY

(Aug-2018 To Present)

Responsibilities:

Attend in the sprint planning and release planning for user stories, time estimations and derived the QA tasks.

Communicate with the technical team and Scrum master to understand about the application functionality.

Coordinate with the Developers, Product Owner, Scrum Master, System Analyst, and other QA staffs to complete the task on time and to ensure the requirements are met.

Follow Agile methodology, participated in daily Scrum meetings and testing each release deliverable.

Analyze of user story according with Acceptance criteria and Design Documents as a part of STLC process.

Write manual test scenarios and test cases based on user stories, change requests and functional design documents.

test cases step by step into Jira Addons Zephyr test section.

Responsible for the Web based testing including GUI Testing, UI/UX Testing, Smoke Testing, Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Performance Testing, Exploratory Testing, Backend Testing.

Perform various kinds of testing manually and update execution result in Zephyr Test Section.

Responsible for assisting various business units with UAT script development and conversion into Jira format.

Analyze, test, and validate all processes, changes, and defects through Jira site issues to mitigate risk of errors and the effect on other processes.

Perform Requirement Analysis by gathering both functional and non-functional requirements based on interactions with the process owners, document analysis and represented them in Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM).

Manually test all the modules by inserting different data to perform the data validation with positive and negative data.

Log defects and tracked them using Jira till its closure following company defect life cycle.

Closely work with Automation team and perform automation testing using HP Unified Functional Testing (QTP/UFT) for creating, maintaining, and debugging complex and innovative scripts for frameworks such as Hybrid Framework.

Develop and maintain custom library, error handling, recovery scenarios, reporting methods, descriptive programming and repository management using QTP/UFT for Automation framework.

Proficient in writing VB Script from scratch using QTP/UFT for functional testing to incorporate new code change and enhancements.

Run multiple regression suite scripts in batch using UFT batch runner tool in overnight execution.

Collect and analyzed test results and compared them against the target metrics to determine the pass or fail.

Extensively involved with testing the front-end screens and online features integration with the back-end database.

Conduct backend testing using SQL queries to validate data for database and used SQL queries for retrieving data from Oracle database for executing user specific test cases.

Write complex SQL queries using various kinds of joining to retrieve complex data from RDBMS.

Develop test cases for performance testing using Apache JMeter and created Vusers for performing web testing, also analyzed the results under load test.

Performing API web service to validating requests and responses through (Get, Post, Put, Delete).

Experienced in mobile testing to test the Web and Hybrid application in different mobile platforms.

Capital One Bank

Software QA Engineer

McLean, VA

(Sep-2016 To Jun-2018)

Responsibilities:

Analyze the User Stories and Design specifications documents to ensure that the system met all the technical and business requirements and Involve in User story analysis and estimation.

Responsible in assisting the QA Manager by defining and developing from test strategy to test plans and creating test scenarios/cases by analyzing business/technical requirements and system designs to provide all types of testing.

Write manual test scenarios and test cases based on the user stories, change requests and functional design doc.

Perform story Analysis by gathering both functional and non-functional requirements based on interactions with the document analysis and represented them in Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM).

Design all manual test cases step by step into HP Application Life Cycle Management (ALM) in the Test Plan section.

Performing Web-based Testing including GUI Testing, Black-Box Testing, Smoke Testing, Functional Testing, Backend Testing, Regression Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing, Functional Testing, Exploratory Testing, UX/UI Testing, Usability, and User Acceptance Testing.

Execute testing and update the results in HP ALM in the Test Lab section.

Manually test all the modules by inserting various data to perform data validation with positive and negative data.

Log defects and tracked them using HP ALM till its closure following company defect life cycle.

Assisting the DEV team in Defect analysis with the Client to decide what Defects should be assigned, fixed, rejected, or deferred to be dealt with later.

Conduct Backend Testing using SQL queries with select, insert, update etc. to validate, and manipulate data from the database and, used SQL queries for retrieving data from Oracle database for executing user specific test cases.

Write complex SQL queries using various kinds of joining to retrieve complex data from the RDBMS.

Developed Test scripts and worked with automation team to develop VB script, Descriptive scripts and objects, script enhancement using check points by using HP UFT 12.0 (Unified Functional Testing) for Regression and Functional testing purpose following Data driven and modular framework.

Completing Exit Criteria to store all key outputs, lessons learned, results, logs, documents related to the project to use them as a reference for future projects.

Attending Daily Stand-up, Demo, Retrospective, Documentation review, Requirements and Application architectural meetings as required.

Actively used HP ALM test management tool to design manual test cases, update test cases, update execution result, manage test scenarios, log defect, and retest defect as well as various reporting.

Working with clients and customers to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, and/or satisfy their expectations.

Perform mobile testing in IOS and Android using Appium Emulators and simulators and located elements using UI Automator and UI instrumentation to locate elements in Android and IOS, respectively.

HCA Healthcare

Quality Assurance Analyst

Richmond, VA

(Mar-2015 To Aug 2016)

Responsibilities:

Prepare detail test plans and test scripts for different scenarios by analyzing functional documents, visual design documents, content metrics and use cases to cover the user acceptance criteria.

Performed User Acceptance Testing along with some functional scenarios to give the final sign off on the behalf of business/stakeholders.

Analyzed and used different types of project related documents such as business requirement document (BRD), Functional requirement document (FRD), design document, and Mock document.

Participated in meetings and proposed innovative methods to improve software quality, test coverage, efficiency, and regression coverage.

Gathered requirements for the creation of test cases for both Functional and System testing, providing official test documentation.

Developed and reviewed functional specifications with the product management and development teams.

Responsible for writing and execution of positive, negative for functional test cases to cover overall quality assurance using Test management tool VSTS and Test Manager for each release.

Responsible for Black Box, functional testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), smoke testing, exploring testing and Regression testing and integration testing on various releases.

Planning and execution of backend testing. Designed simple to complex SQL queries with various joining to retrieve data for database testing.

Tracking test case results, analysis problems, log defects, defect tracking in VSTS.

Regular interaction with core developers to assure that all the defects is addressed in time.

Perform SOA and Web Service Testing using SOAP-UI.

Mapped test plan back to functional requirements for ensuring all the requirements are being included in the test cases.

Participated in all the meetings related to Sprint planning, daily stand-up meetings, retro, poker planning, story review meetings and discussed the issues arising out of test execution.

Travelers Insurance

QA Tester

Hartford, CT

(Dec-2013 To Mar-2015)

Responsibilities:

Extensively involve in all phases of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and testing lifecycle.

Review documents such as Requirement Document, Design Document, Functional Requirement Specification and Technical Design Document.

Analyze the requirements for the new build and made recommendations.

Write Test Plan for the new release and Developed Test Cases based on the requirements, business rules and the use cases and used the HP Quality Center/ALM to store those test cases.

Actively participate with the testing team to develop a Strong Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM), Software change Request (SCR), and Test Analysis Report (TAR).

Perform various kinds of testing such as System testing, Integration testing, Functional testing, Smoke testing, Ad hoc testing, Backend testing and Regression testing.

Executing Regression Testing as required to ensure that the latest delivery has not ruined anything, and that the software product is still working correctly.

Develop Automation Test Scripts by using the tool HP QTP/UFT to perform regression testing for the new release.

Enhance the scripts by inserting various kinds of checkpoints such as Standard Checkpoint, Bitmap Checkpoint, Image Checkpoint, Database Checkpoint, putting Regular Expression, creating Recovery Scenario, and adding more steps writing Descriptive Programming.

Perform Data Driven Tests with the same script for multiple sets of data.

Wrote SQL Queries to test Data Integrity, Referential Integrity and performed Database Testing for the Application.

Use MS SQL Server (RDBMS) to retrieve data from the application database.

Prepare Test Summary Report after every build Release and submit it to the mangers and maintained Test Matrix for the latest test results information.

Create detailed periodic status reports for senior management to keep them posted on the progress of implementations.

Work in a team environment performing varied daily task that requires effective communication with project managers, developers and business analysts.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE & ENVIRONMENT

Operating System:

Windows Server, Windows 10/7/XP/Vista/98

Testing Tools:

Defect Tracking Tool:

HP Quick Test Pro QTP/ UFT, HP Quality Center/ALM, Jira, Zephyr, TestRail, VSTS, MTM, TFS, Postman, SOAP, Apache JMeter, HP-LoadRunner, Appium.

JIRA, HP ALM, VSTS, TFS.

Testing :

Functional, Smoke, Integration, System, Regression, Ad-hoc, Exploratory, Performance, UAT.

Application Languages:

VB, Java, SQL, .Net.

Databases:

Oracle, MS SQL Server, DB2, MS ACCESS.

Domain:

Insurance, Financial, Retail, E-Commerce

Others:

GitHub(version control), MS Office Suite, Skype, Web Ex.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

Master of Business Administration

University of Wales, Cardiff, United Kingdom

Passing Year - 2011

Bachelor of Business Administration University of Wales institute of Cardiff, United Kingdom

Passing Year – 2007

RESIDENCY STATUS

Permanent Resident (US GREEN CARD)

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